Job summary
The post of a Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner (AP) will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of a senior clinicians such as nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
The trainees will be based at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust until the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) opens in 2025, until then you will be based across various departments to gain experience and any training needed.
This role is an apprenticeship, you will be undertaking a Foundation degree during your 18 month apprenticeship in which you will have 20% off the job to undertake training and education with Birmingham City University. This typically looks like 1 day per week 'off the job' learning at Birmingham City University where you will complete various modules such as Foundations of rehabilitation, Principles of assessment, Evidence based rehabilitation and Lifelong rehabilitation. The apprenticeship course will have variable forms of assessment and completion of the apprenticeship will occur with successful completion of the End Point Assessment and Practice Assessment Document. You will receive a clinical supervisor and support and training to help you complete this apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
The apprenticeship training will support the Rehab Assistant Practitioner apprentice to:
Process referrals, undertake assessments and treatment using clinical decision making tools to interpret this assessment information and plan treatment/discharge planning accordingly under the supervision of registered clinicians.
The Rehab Assistant Practitioner will work across the professions of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. Their role will be to integrate rehabilitation into all interactions with patients to optimise their recovery. This will include utilising varying equipment and technology throughout the day;appropriate training and expertise will be provided to facilitate this.
The role will require the post holder to lead group sessions such as education or exercise classes. The post holder will frequentlywork independently to promote wellbeing, safety and independence within essential activities of daily living, by providing instruction, advice and treatment to the patient and/or their carers.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a very exciting time to become part of the Rehabilitation team at NUH with just over a year togo before the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) opens. We are looking for ambitious anddedicated people to join us on this journey. The NRC programme is a programme to deliver aNational Centre of excellence for rehabilitation, to provide our patients with the best possible care andoutcomes as well as set a new standard for rehabilitation across the country. We are recruiting oursecond cohort of trainee rehabilitation assistant practitioners, a vital role that will help us delivermeaningful rehabilitation for our patients following serious injury or illness. The post of a RehabilitationAssistant Practitioner (AP) will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of a senior clinicians such as nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
See attached Job description and personal specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a very exciting time to become part of the Rehabilitation team at NUH with just over a year togo before the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) opens. We are looking for ambitious anddedicated people to join us on this journey. The NRC programme is a programme to deliver aNational Centre of excellence for rehabilitation, to provide our patients with the best possible care andoutcomes as well as set a new standard for rehabilitation across the country. We are recruiting oursecond cohort of trainee rehabilitation assistant practitioners, a vital role that will help us delivermeaningful rehabilitation for our patients following serious injury or illness. The post of a RehabilitationAssistant Practitioner (AP) will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of a senior clinicians such as nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
See attached Job description and personal specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (A-C) English/Maths or equivalent
- NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of working within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
- Understanding of the NRC and scope of the Apprentice Rehab Assistant Practitioner
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
- Ability to use problem solving skills and work on own initiative
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (A-C) English/Maths or equivalent
- NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of working within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
- Understanding of the NRC and scope of the Apprentice Rehab Assistant Practitioner
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
- Ability to use problem solving skills and work on own initiative
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).